QA / Testing - QA - Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Title: QA Lead
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Dundee, Scotland.
WHAT WE DO
* Ensuring product quality of Rockstar releases to an industry leading standard.
* Creating and actioning comprehensive test plans ensuring everything is functioning correctly.
* Writing concise bug reports and providing all relevant supporting information such as screenshots, videos, and game logs.
* Working cohesively with various departments to gain a full understanding of all systems and game mechanics in test.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead and manage a team of QA Testers, providing mentorship, training, and support to ensure their success and professional development.
* Ensure implementation of comprehensive test plans, strategies, and methodologies to identify potential issues and bugs in our titles.
* Organise and execute test resource and allocations based on workload and facilitate movement of employees between tasks and projects to meet demand.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and production, to communicate QA goals, priorities, and feedback effectively.
* Establish and maintain QA processes, standards, and best practices to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
* Conduct regular reviews and assessments of testing processes and results, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance overall quality.
* Monitor and track bug reports, ensuring timely resolution and thorough documentation of issues throughout the development lifecycle.
REQUIRED SKILLS
* Prior experience within a project/people management role, ideally within the games industry or software QA.
* Proven ability to lead and manage a team (ideally of more than 5 direct reports) through project milestones/deadlines towards a common goal.
* Strong communication skills.
* Self-motivating, pro-active and autonomous in nature.
* Work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues across all Rockstar studios.
* Experience with Microsoft Office.
* Passion for and knowledge of Rockstar Games and our titles along with an interest in and understanding of the video game industry.
PLUSES
* Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
* Knowledge of functionality testing of online titles/applications on current or recent console platforms.
* Extensive and varied experience of project test cycles.
* Knowledge of the current generation of games consoles and the associated software and hardware.
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